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Physician (Primary Care)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Primary Care Physician job with the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, and it has many vacancies across several Southern California locations, including Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Lancaster, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Maria. Applicants must be board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

Many vacancies in Bakersfield, Lancaster, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Maria, CA

It may close early. The job may close before 01/08/2027 if it is filled another way. Initial referrals start from a 10/19/26 cut-off, with new cut-offs every two weeks.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Provide primary and acute care to Veterans in outpatient settings.
  • Manage patient care, including diagnosis, treatment plans, and medical records.
  • Provide same-day care and cover for other providers as needed.
  • Supervise and train resident physicians and medical students.
  • Work with nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
  • Take part in quality and process improvement efforts.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: Residency training is required, and it must be approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Preferred, but not required, is a minimum of 5 years of clinical practice experience. This position is not graded on a GS scale; it uses the VM 15 pay scale.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school. Approved schools are those accredited by the LCME or COCA for the year you graduated, or, for foreign medical graduates, schools that meet ECFMG eligibility requirements.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
  • Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with required proof, if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
  • Other documents may be requested later in the process

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, C.V., and other documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may hurt your chances. Veterans' preference applies when candidates are approximately equal.

Tips for this job:

  • If you want student loan help, submit the EDRP application within four months of your start date. Former EDRP participants cannot apply.
  • Make sure your board certification is in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, since it is a required condition.
  • If you are a veteran, claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and upload your DD-214.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) of up to $200,000 over one to five years, after approval; annual performance bonus; possible $1,000 per year for continuing medical education (CME) reimbursement; free malpractice coverage with tail coverage

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Urinalysis drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding and proof of identity; REAL ID-compliant ID required
  • Pre-employment physical exam
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • May be required to serve a probationary period
  • Complete all application requirements in the Required Documents section

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$270,000 – $315,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Locations
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Santa Maria, California
  • Lancaster, California
  • San Luis Obispo, California
  • Bakersfield, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
many
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSX-13082699-27-KAS

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